The King's Trust
Also known as: King's Trust, The Prince's Trust
The King's Trust's vision is to end youth unemployment. By breaking down barriers and opening doors The King's Trust supports young people to build the confidence and skills they need to find work. The King's Trust is building a future that works for young people.
Activities & Mission
The King's Trust's vision is to end youth unemployment. By breaking down barriers and opening doors The King's Trust supports young people to build the confidence and skills they need to find work. The King's Trust is building a future that works for young people.
Grants
The King's Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £62,971,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £63,856,000 | £62,971,000 | £48,194,000 | £94,568,000 | £34,100,000 | 953 / 1364 |
| 2024 | £58,339,000 | £69,581,000 | £54,844,000 | £83,535,000 | £32,900,000 | 1106 / 1948 |
| 2023 | £68,010,000 | £81,430,000 | £56,843,000 | £77,360,000 | £36,500,000 | 1237 / 2013 |
| 2022 | £78,693,000 | £71,150,000 | £58,388,000 | £88,681,000 | £38,200,000 | 1143 / 1984 |
| 2021 | £72,271,000 | £69,091,000 | £57,283,000 | £76,506,000 | £41,200,000 | 1174 / 2800 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The King's Trust
What does The King's Trust do?
The King's Trust's vision is to end youth unemployment. By breaking down barriers and opening doors The King's Trust supports young people to build the confidence and skills they need to find work. The King's Trust is building a future that works for young people.
How much income did The King's Trust report in 2025?
The King's Trust reported total income of £63.86m and reported expenditure of £62.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The King's Trust registered as a charity?
The King's Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2000 as charity number 1079675. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The King's Trust?
The King's Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Segun Ilube CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The King's Trust operate?
The King's Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The King's Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The King's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079675.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
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Also Known As
- King's Trust
- The King's Trust
- The Prince's Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated